How to Saddle a Horse (Video)
Produced by Certified Horsemanship Association, this short video show how to safely saddle a horse.
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How to Fit a Helmet for Horseback Riding (Video)
Produced by the Certified Horsemanship Association, this short video demonstrates how to fit a helmet for horseback riding.
Video: Handling Your Mount When a Horse is Loose
Paula Hitzler of My Horse University discusses how to handle your horse if another horse is loose around him.
Video: How to Approach a Horse Safely
This video by eXtension HorseQuest tells the new rider how to safely approach a horse as well as other helpful tips.
Video: How to Halter Your Horse
In this video Linda Parelli show us how to wisely catch and halter horses and also talks about horse training methods.
Video: Handling Your Horse Safely
This video, produced by eXtension HorseQuest, discusses the basics of handling horses on the ground safely as well as the different senses of the horse.
Find an AQHA Instructor
Ready to mount up and go? Not so fast. Before you choose an instructor you need to ask yourself some questions about your goals, your budget, the style of riding you want to do, and the amount of time you can devote to riding. When you've made those decisions, the American Quarter Horse Association can help you find the right instructor.
Saddling the Horse
There is more to the saddling process than throwing on a saddle and cinching the girth. Correct saddling and grooming prior to riding is key to having an enjoyable ride. The article below discusses the proper way to groom and saddle your horse.
Video: Leading and Tying Your Horse
This video, produced by eXtension HorseQuest, discusses the basics of handling horses on the ground safely as well as the proper way to lead and tie a horse.
